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    Designer Dish

    Stepping up to the oxygen machine: Celebrity-loved facial now available inHouston

    Heather Staible
    Jun 12, 2011 | 11:08 am
    • Intraceutricals treatment shot
    • Justin Timberlake swears by it.
      Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
    • Intraceuticals' Rejuvenate products
      Photo by Jason Reekie
    • Daily Serum by Intraceuticals

    Back in 2007, I was invited to a swanky suite at the St. Regis hotel to try Madonna’s secret weapon for looking ageless and magazine worthy. The aesthetician unveiled an oxygen facial machine and I had blissful time, appreciating the wonder that is CO2.

    Flash forward four years and the exclusive facial has come to the masses at Spa Nordstrom. The latest evolution is the Intraceuticals Infusion facial, a multi-step, painless and completely relaxing facial that creates results immediately.

    I’ve had the great fortune of experiencing many a beauty product or treatment over the years, so I tend to approach each one with a healthy sense of skepticism. The pitch of the Intraceutical Infusion is that through intense hydration the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles fade away and skin gets tighter and firmer. The serums penetrate the skin through pressurized oxygen during the facial, plumping up the skin.

    My dermatologist and I are on a first name basis, so skin is definitely a priority, which means I’m open to trying things in the name of better looking skin.

    Spa Nordstrom’s second floor location is nice and discreet, so you can slip in and out post-treatment without being seen. This is especially helpful after things like facials because not only are you fresh-faced and with potentially wacky hair, but also slightly dazed and confused. Or maybe that’s just me.

    Once settled into a treatment room, the aesthetician cleaned my face using a Clarisonic brush and the Intraceutical gel, a lightweight cleanser. That combination alone gave my face an instant glow and honestly, I was just happy with that. After a quick look on the mirror, I slipped back into the treatment bed and the aesthetician began the oxygen facial, using an Intraceuticals serum and the therapeutic-grade oxygen.

    The aesthetician targets one side of the face first, running the oxygen tube over problem areas. It’s not unpleasant at all especially when imagining my parched skin sucking up the Hylauraonic acid, a hydrating substance that naturally occurs in the skin.

    After finishing one side of my face, I popped up again and was wowed. My skin was full, imperfections were few and best of all, I felt great. She finished with the left side of my face and I had lost every bit of bitterness I had ever experienced at the hands of lofty beauty promises.

    Of course, this Intraceuticals Infusion facial is noninvasive, which means, nothing lasts forever. My face retained the glow and plump appearance for a good four days later and Intraceuticals suggests an initial treatment course of eight facials and then a monthly follow-up facial to maintain the effects. The Spa Nordstrom facials are $195 for the hour-long treatment and the aesthetician said the results can have a cumulative result, but for this writer, that’s a luxury on the wish list.

    The products are affordable and I was so enamored with just the Clarisonic brush and the cleansing gel that I now use the gel ($39) and am hooked.

    The Intraceuticals Infusion facial is ideal for women of all ages who want to bump up their beauty game with a high impact, quick result treatment. I can see it in a reunion arsenal or on a bridal to-do list.

    Considering the oppressive Houston heat (and despite the humidity) it also would be a nice skin refresher. Besides, Madonna still raves about it, Jennifer Lopez is on board and Justin Timberlake said it made his skin look dope. How's that for an endorsement?

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    Celeb's Texas-sized ring dazzles in our top 10 fashion stories of 2025

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    Kendra Scott's million dollar engagement ring crafted by a Houston jeweler tops Houston's most-read fashion articles of 2025.

    Editor’s note: Houston’s shopping and style scene delivered plenty to talk about this year, with headline-making jewels, must-have accessories, major retail moves, and Texas-sized collaborations. Readers couldn’t get enough of a million-dollar pink diamond crafted by a Houston jeweler for Zac Brown and Kendra Scott, the Labubu frenzy, and the arrival of luxury brands in River Oaks District. New flagships from beloved Texas brands, summer shopping guides, and the return of the Nutcracker Market, along with news of a Macy’s local closure also topped the year's must-read articles. Here's a look back at the stories that captured the Bayou City's love of luxury, hometown pride, and constantly changing retail landscape.

    1. Houston jeweler supplies star Zac Brown with a Texas-sized diamond ring. Country superstar Zac Brown popped the question to billionaire jewelry mogul Kendra Scott with a one-of-a-kind creation from Houston jeweler Valobra Master Jewelers. The jaw-dropping 3.06 carat fancy pink diamond (GIA certified, VVS2 clarity) was set in platinum gold and surrounded by 28 baguette-cut white diamonds totaling 3.17 carats. The jeweler wouldn't comment on the price, but it would surely retail for over $1 million.

    2. Loveable Labubu: Where to find the must-have fashion accessory in Houston. Love them or hate them, these tiny monsters broke the internet with the April release of Big Into Energy Labubu. Lucky Houstonians who were able to buy one online flocked to area stores in Sugar Land and The Woodlands for their pick-up-only purchases.

    3. 2 luxury jewelers unveil flagship boutiques in River Oaks District. With VIP salons, ornate decor, and luxury jewelry, two French jewelry houses made an entrance in River Oaks District this summer. Joining the neighborhood's luxury lineup, shoppers can now buy their baubles from Cartier and Van Cleef.

    4. Colorful Texas handbag maker opens new flagship store in Katy. Popular handbag brand Consuela opened its first Houston-area store at La Centerra in Cinco Ranch, Katy. Shoppers can now get their hands on the bold, colorful printed bags and accessories without a long drive or an online checkout.

    5. Macy's to shutter dozens of stores nationwide, including 1 in Houston. As part of a strategy to make Macy's profitable again, the store shuttered six Texas stores, including a longtime location at Almeda Mall. Five DFW stores also went dark, and by early 2026, the retailer will have closed 150 "unproductive" locations nationwide.

    6. Where to shop right now: 12 Houston shops with fresh summer finds. Amid back-to-school shopping and the August 8 sales tax holiday, Houstonians were especially interested in where to find the best deals at local retailers, including Chloe Dao, Mejuri, Reformation, Abejas Boutique, and more.

    7. Houston bootmaker offers $5,000 cowboy boot and gator hunt adventure. For $5,000, Houstonians can now source an alligator hide near Anahuac that will be transformed into a pair of bespoke cowboy boots by Republic Boot Company.

    8. What to know about the return of Houston's Nutcracker Market for 2025. The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is one of the most highly anticipated shopping events of the year. This year's market welcomed 40 new vendors and over 100,000 shoppers, with ticket sales exceeding $24 million. Over $6 million went directly to support Houston Ballet, its academy, and scholarship programs.

    9. Texas brand Lucchese launches UT Longhorns collection with boots and more. Storied Texas bootmaker Lucchese released a collaboration with the University of Texas featuring two men's styles and three women's styles. The lineup pairs white and cream colored leather with burnt orange accents as a nod to Longhorn pride.

    10. Whataburger partners with Texas activewear brand for new capsule collection. Whataburger tapped Austin-based activewear brand Burlebo for a capsule collection just in time for Father's Day. The line included caps, infant onesies, and shirts available in three different patterns.

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